A slight dig at AG?

LeisureSuitedLooney · 08-28-2006, 03:09 PM

Has anyone seen JustAdventure+ lately? They have a "non"-hype-o-meter up. Is that supposed to be a sarcastic dig at AG's Hype-o-meter? I mean, they even describe their meter as "No Hype, Just Fact"...is their a civil war here I never knew about? lol

Kingzjester · 08-28-2006, 03:16 PM

There's outright hostility. It is common knowledge that Randy Sluganski actually bit Marek's ear off in an open confrontation at an E3 few years back. Nasty thing.

Spoiler:
That is why Marek is deaf in one ear.

Maquisard · 08-28-2006, 03:24 PM

Non-hype-o-meter? Even as a joke, that sounds freaking retarded. How 'bout a fact-o-meter, oh ye of little creativity...

Cold-Factor · 08-28-2006, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingzjester

There's outright hostility. It is common knowledge that Randy Sluganski actually bit Marek's ear off in an open confrontation at an E3 few years back. Nasty thing.

Spoiler:
That is why Marek is deaf in one ear.

Whoa! Are you serious? Isn't that assault?

Kingzjester · 08-28-2006, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cold-Factor

Whoa! Are you serious? Isn't that assault?

Justadventure doesn't understand litigation. It's better to just run away.

Marian · 08-28-2006, 04:47 PM

Well, they say that a) imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But then again, plagiarism can be b) the sincerest form of insult, as it can suggest an attitude of, "your thought and idea are meaningless and can be taken and made my own."

I say we assume it's A rather than B.

Squinky · 08-28-2006, 05:11 PM

If it doesn't have Sam & Max or Phoenix Wright on it, it can't be in the least bit credible.

Maquisard · 08-28-2006, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marian

a) imitation, the sincerest form of flattery.
b) plagiarism, the sincerest form of insult, as it suggests an attitude of, "your thought and ideas are meaningless and can be taken and made my own."

I say we assume it's A rather than B.

I'd like to add to that the following options:

c) failed attemp at humor.
d) proof of unoriginal thought.
e) all of the above

Out of which I'm pretty sure it's e).

(multiple choice quiz-taking 101: when there's an "all of the above" option, that's the right one

)

P.S. a & b can be correct at the same time, in case anyone's wondering: AGs should feel flattered by JA's maniacal preoccupation with it, even if JA meant this as an insult.

***Jackal*** · 08-29-2006, 06:41 AM

Oh man, that's hilarious!

In a totally unintentional way, of course.

Toefur · 08-29-2006, 07:05 AM

I don't know. I get the impression that it is a dig at themselves shamelessly and blatantly ripping off a competitors concept and wording.

Karmillo · 08-29-2006, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squinky

If it doesn't have Sam & Max or Phoenix Wright on it, it can't be in the least bit credible.

Too true...wait Phoenix Wright dropped down!

*pop*

***Marek*** · 08-30-2006, 01:12 AM

I guess having the HoM 'parodied' only helps to acknowledge it even more.

By the way, there's going to be a minor layout update to the HoM soon (maybe today if I can find time). I did most of the work on it last Sunday, so it's in no way some kind of response to JA+. I thought it would be prudent to point that out.

Spoiler:
(Ear still hurts sometimes.)

LeisureSuitedLooney · 08-30-2006, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marek

Spoiler:
(Ear still hurts sometimes.)

Don't worry, WE'LL TALK LOUDER FOR YOU!!!!!

*stepurhan* · 08-30-2006, 04:20 AM

Is it true that someone offered Marek a drink the other day and he said "It's OK. I've got one ear!"

I must admit I don't get on to the main site much but the "Hype" part of Hype-O-Meter makes it purpose pretty obvious. The question is, does appearing on the Hype-O-Meter increase the Hype about a game? Do games climb to the top just by being brought to people's notice?

Junkface · 08-30-2006, 05:56 AM

I like the new layout, speaking of which, damn is JA+'s poor... it took me a couple of minutes just to find this "fact-o-meter" of their's.

*Melanie68* · 08-30-2006, 07:16 AM

The honourable mentions part is neat.

When Al Emmo is released, does one of the honourable mentions get bumped up into the H-o-M?

AFGNCAAP · 08-30-2006, 07:20 AM

The retouched H-o-M looks even more classy than before, but I'm surprised that Overclocked didn't make it to the Honorable Mentions.

***Jackal*** · 08-30-2006, 07:24 AM

Marek

I'll be updating those honourable mentions shortly. I think those names were only there for test purposes.

EDIT:

Quote:

Originally Posted by stepurhan

The question is, does appearing on the Hype-O-Meter increase the Hype about a game? Do games climb to the top just by being brought to people's notice?

I don't think there's that direct a correlation. But it certainly keeps those games in the limelight, and hopefully maintaining people's interest. What I can tell you is that most if not all of the developers and publishers I talk to do follow the H-o-M with interest.

Kurufinwe · 08-30-2006, 07:52 AM

BTW, why is it that the release dates in the H-o-M are still not the same as those (generally more precise) in the games database?

***Jackal*** · 08-30-2006, 08:14 AM

Sometimes I just forget to update both. But release dates are so nebulous that I'd rather just leave a more general date on the front page.

08-28-2006, 03:09 PM	#1
LeisureSuitedLooney Rabid Tasmanian Devil Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 1,158	A slight dig at AG? Has anyone seen JustAdventure+ lately? They have a "non"-hype-o-meter up. Is that supposed to be a sarcastic dig at AG's Hype-o-meter? I mean, they even describe their meter as "No Hype, Just Fact"...is their a civil war here I never knew about? lol Share Share this post on Twitter

08-28-2006, 03:16 PM	#2
Kingzjester Tactlessly understated Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Niceshire Posts: 2,045	There's outright hostility. It is common knowledge that Randy Sluganski actually bit Marek's ear off in an open confrontation at an E3 few years back. Nasty thing. Spoiler: That is why Marek is deaf in one ear. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-28-2006, 03:24 PM	#3
Maquisard Citizen of Bizarro World Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Htrae Posts: 4,219	Non-hype-o-meter? Even as a joke, that sounds freaking retarded. How 'bout a fact-o-meter, oh ye of little creativity... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ By no rocket’s blue shade am no shells dead down there, Gave no proof all day long that the flag was unwhere! No say does am spar-strangled shroud hang limply! Under land of no free! Am us home coward-leeee! ~Excerpt from the Bizarro Anthem

08-28-2006, 04:47 PM	#6
Marian Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: near Yosemite in California Posts: 245	Well, they say that a) imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But then again, plagiarism can be b) the sincerest form of insult, as it can suggest an attitude of, "your thought and idea are meaningless and can be taken and made my own." I say we assume it's A rather than B. Share Share this post on Twitter

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08-29-2006, 06:41 AM	#9
*Jackal* Hopeful skeptic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,743	Oh man, that's hilarious! In a totally unintentional way, of course. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-29-2006, 07:05 AM	#10
Toefur More slaw!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Downunderverse Posts: 584	I don't know. I get the impression that it is a dig at themselves shamelessly and blatantly ripping off a competitors concept and wording. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Tex Murphy is back! - Kickstarter project now accepting your support!

08-30-2006, 01:12 AM	#12
*Marek* Puts the 'e' in Mark Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 3,138	I guess having the HoM 'parodied' only helps to acknowledge it even more. By the way, there's going to be a minor layout update to the HoM soon (maybe today if I can find time). I did most of the work on it last Sunday, so it's in no way some kind of response to JA+. I thought it would be prudent to point that out. Spoiler: (Ear still hurts sometimes.) Share Share this post on Twitter

08-30-2006, 04:20 AM	#14
stepurhan Freeware Co-ordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England. Posts: 7,309	Is it true that someone offered Marek a drink the other day and he said "It's OK. I've got one ear!" I must admit I don't get on to the main site much but the "Hype" part of Hype-O-Meter makes it purpose pretty obvious. The question is, does appearing on the Hype-O-Meter increase the Hype about a game? Do games climb to the top just by being brought to people's notice? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ No Nonsense Nonsonnets #43 Cold Topic A thread most controversial, that’s what I want to start Full of impassioned arguments, of posting from the heart And for this stimulation all will be thankful to me On come on everybody it won’t work if you agree

08-30-2006, 05:56 AM	#15
Junkface Grah! Grah! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 509	I like the new layout, speaking of which, damn is JA+'s poor... it took me a couple of minutes just to find this "fact-o-meter" of their's. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-30-2006, 07:16 AM	#16
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	The honourable mentions part is neat. When Al Emmo is released, does one of the honourable mentions get bumped up into the H-o-M? Share Share this post on Twitter

08-30-2006, 07:20 AM	#17
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08-30-2006, 07:52 AM	#19
Kurufinwe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 3,038	BTW, why is it that the release dates in the H-o-M are still not the same as those (generally more precise) in the games database? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently reading: Dune (F. Herbert) Recently finished: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (J. K. Rowling) [++], La Nuit des Temps (R. Barjavel) [+++] Currently playing: Skyrim Recently finished: MCF: Escape from Ravenhearst [+], The Walking Dead, ep. 1 [+++], Gray Matter [++]

08-30-2006, 08:14 AM	#20
*Jackal* Hopeful skeptic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,743	Sometimes I just forget to update both. But release dates are so nebulous that I'd rather just leave a more general date on the front page. Share Share this post on Twitter

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